In an interesting twist, Sisko tells Kira the story in the novel Warpath after she was left injured and unconscious by a Jem'Hadar attack.

In the Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p. 509), the story is called "The three brothers who went to Jo'Kala". The Star Trek Encyclopedia adds to what is said in the episode. After selling the root in the city, the three brothers quarreled over the proceeds, eventually deciding it would best if the money was given away. After doing this, they returned home.